Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Custom Guitars, Repairs & Lessons in Albuquerque
Established in 1963, Hector Pimentel has built a legacy rooted in craftsmanship and a passion for music. Our family-owned business specializes in custom guitar construction, instrument repair, and music education, serving Albuquerque and beyond. With over six decades of experience, we combine traditional techniques with innovative designs to meet the unique needs of musicians at all levels. Our team of certified instructors offers personalized guitar lessons tailored to individual learning paces.As master artisans, we restore heirloom instruments and create custom-built guitars using premium materials, ensuring each piece reflects the player's style and requirements. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has earned us a reputation as trusted experts in stringed instrument care and musical education.
Services
Guitar Lessons
Instrument Repairs
Custom Guitars
Guitar Sales
Restorations
Details
- Year established: 1963
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of combined experience in guitar craftsmanship and repair
- Our instructors hold music degrees and provide personalized lesson plans
- We create custom instruments using traditional Spanish techniques
- We specialize in restoring antique and heirloom stringed instruments
- Our family tradition ensures personalized attention to every customer
Services
Guitar Lessons
Our certified instructors provide personalized guitar lessons for all skill levels. We offer both half-hour and hour-long sessions tailored to individual learning goals. Students gain technical proficiency while developing their musical style through structured curriculum and hands-on practice.
Instrument Repairs
We specialize in comprehensive stringed instrument repairs for guitars, violins, cellos, and more. Our experts fix broken strings, cracked wood, tuning issues, and structural damage using traditional techniques. Emergency repair services restore instruments to playable condition quickly and efficiently.
Custom Guitars
Our master luthiers create custom-built guitars using Spanish construction methods. Clients choose tonewoods, body styles, and design elements to create unique instruments. We offer classical, flamenco, jazz, and electric models with optional electronic pickups for amplified performance.
Guitar Sales
We sell premium acoustic, classical, and electric guitars crafted in our Albuquerque workshop. Our inventory includes entry-level models starting at $1,000 and high-end custom instruments. Customers receive expert guidance to select instruments matching their playing style and budget.
Restorations
Our team restores vintage and heirloom stringed instruments to playing condition. We preserve historical integrity while repairing structural damage and replacing worn components. Restoration services breathe new life into family heirlooms and rare instruments using period-appropriate materials and techniques.
Questions
What guitar lesson options do you offer?
We provide half-hour and hour-long lessons for all skill levels, taught by certified instructors with music degrees.
Do you repair instruments other than guitars?
Yes, we repair violins, cellos, mandolins, ukuleles, and other stringed instruments using traditional luthier techniques.
Can I get a custom guitar built to my specifications?
Our master builders create custom instruments with client-selected woods, body styles, and design elements to match individual preferences.
Do you sell pre-made guitars?
We offer entry-level guitars starting at $1,000 alongside our custom-built instruments in various styles and tonewoods.
What repair services do you provide?
We fix broken strings, cracked wood, tuning issues, and structural damage for all stringed instruments using professional methods.
How do I schedule a lesson or repair service?
Call us at 505-884-1669 during business hours to schedule lessons, repairs, or consultations with our guitar experts.
